Conflict Resolution
What is conflict?
A difference of opinion, a fight, an argument or disagreement
What is stress?
The body's response to physical or mental demands
What makes a relationship healthy?
Each partner feels comfortable speaking openly and honestly when feel upset or there is a problem. Both partners work together to take steps to prevent future conflict
Student discussion
Name three different social media sites
Instagram, Snapchat, Tik Tok,Facebook, X (Twitter), Reddit, other student responses
Which part of the brain is most affected my underage drinking?
The hippocampus
Describe the Win-Win approach to conflict
Both people talk out the problem to find an alternative they both agree on
How can focusing on upsetting thoughts contribute to our stress?
This response to stress can lead to burnout, anxiety, make us not want to complete tasks
What makes a relationship unhealthy?
When one or neither partner feels comfortable speaking openly and honestly when there is a problem
Student discussion
What are the benefits of social media?
Connecting with others, keeping in touch with friends and family, staying informed, planning and coordinating events, other student responses
Cigarettes, cigars, dip, vapes, hookahs, all contain what?
Nicotine
What does it mean to compromise?
Both people agree to give up a little, share, or split the difference
Binge-eating or not eating enough is what kind of response to stress?
Bad, unhealthy
What could make a relationship possibly unsafe?
If one partner is repeatedly disrespectful and makes the other person feel at fault or guilty for addressing problems. Attempts to speak openly and honestly in this relationship might be dangerous.
Student discussion
Describe healthy use of social media
Student discussion
In this stage of addiction a person's substance use becomes a part of their everyday life. At this stage the user develops a tolerance for the substance
Stage 2: Regular Use
What is the 'Don't sweat the small stuff' approach to conflict?
Recognizing that getting your way isn't worth the risk of escalating a conflict
How can high levels of stress impact our health?
High levels of stress can lead to acne breakouts, headaches, hair loss, tense neck or shoulders, teeth grinding, difficulty concentrating
What could make a relationship definitely unsafe?
One partner realizes the relationship is abusive and cannot speak to the other person when there is a problem between them. Breaking up could be dangerous, so a safe break-up plan involving friends or family is necessary
Student discussion
How might social media negatively impact our relationships?
Student discussion
What chemical in marijuana is responsible for most of its psychological effects?
THC
Describe the 'steer clear' approach to conflict
Recognizing a potential conflict that could be dangerous or is not your business and choosing to stay away from it
List 5 healthy ways to manage stress
Student response
Isolating, puts down, making threats, being jealous and controlling, unreliable, insecure, obsessive, abusive, can do what to a relationship?
Damage, end it, student response
What happens when we start believing someone's life is always as perfect as it appears to be online?
We might be over critical of our own lives, we start competing with other, we start to compare ourselves to others, our self-esteem can decline
What is the first stage of substance use that leads to addiction?
Experimental Use